Equity Method Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Equity Method Investments

Summary of noncurrent investments included in other noncurrent assets

Equity method investments include our 50% equity investment in Venture Fuels Partnership, a coal marketing company, and are included in other noncurrent assets and have a carrying amount of the following at December 31 (in thousands):

	2012		2011
Equity method investments	$	8,367	$	6,858